There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Branford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 46m$41–664Drive 174 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Branfordcar 174 mi
3h 27m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
5h 41m$40–126Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
5h 38m$47–83
Philadelphia to Branford by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Branford is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Branford is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Branford station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at New Haven Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Branford. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Branford via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Branford is 175 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Branford without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $40 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Philadelphia to Branford, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Branford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Branford is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $40 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $130 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Branford, CT, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Branford via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and New Haven in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $170–700
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Branford bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Branford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Branford is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Philadelphia to Branford.
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